Proverbs 26:28
What does Proverbs 26:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A deceitful tongue loveth not truth: and a slippery mouth worketh ruin.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A lying tongue hateth those that are injured by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Context
v.27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
v.28This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 10:32
Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
- Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
- Luke 20:20
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.
- John 15:22
If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.
- Proverbs 7:21
With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.
- Proverbs 6:24
To keep thee from the evil woman, From the flattery of the foreigner’s tongue.
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